George Sugden
About George Sugden
George Sugden serves as the Head of Sales for Global Statutory Reporting at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2017. With a background in legal and professional services, he has achieved significant sales growth and has previously held roles at Winscribe, Guidance Software, and Thomson Reuters.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
George Sugden serves as the Head of Sales for Global Statutory Reporting at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving significant growth within the Global Statutory Reporting business line. Sugden achieved a remarkable 188% year-on-year growth in 2019 and consistently exceeded 100% year-on-year growth for two consecutive years prior to 2019. His work involves collaborating with multinational corporations to deliver Direct Tax and Finance solutions.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before his current role, George Sugden worked at Thomson Reuters as an European Account Manager for Tax & Accounting from 2015 to 2016. During this time, he focused on providing solutions to clients in the tax and accounting sectors. His efforts contributed to the overall success of the organization and laid the groundwork for his later achievements in Global Statutory Reporting.
Career Background and Early Roles
George Sugden has a diverse career spanning over 16 years in advertising, branding, and public relations. He has delivered global communication and marketing programs for major brands including Coca-Cola, Britvic, and The Economist. Prior to his tenure at Thomson Reuters, he held positions at Winscribe as BPM Legal Sales from 2010 to 2011, and at Guidance Software as an Account Executive from 2011 to 2012. He also led a Global Shared Service Centre Initiative as a project lead.
Education and Training
George Sugden attended Haileybury College from 1981 to 1986, where he completed his education. This foundational experience contributed to his later professional development in various sectors, including legal and professional services.
Sales Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, George Sugden has consistently surpassed sales targets. In 2015, he exceeded 140% of his sales quota, and in 2016, he was recognized with the President's Club award for exceeding 190% of his sales quota, marking him as the highest performing sales executive in the EMEA region.